Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Elmo Eugene Roach
Dec 25, 2025
Elmo Eugene “Joe” Roach, age 87, passed away on December 25, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Joe was born on July 11, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to Nina Josephine Roach (nee Vitale) and Elmo Vernon Roach.
Joe was a scholar, a teacher, a traveler and a family man. He lived a life marked by an insatiable curiosity about the world...
Donald L. Niewold
Dec 24, 2025
Donald LeRoy Niewold DDS, 94, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Don, affectionately known as “Gramps” and “El Doctor” by his family and friends, lived a large life filled with adventure.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Don will be...
Karolyn Kay "Koke" Anderson
Dec 23, 2025
Karolyn Kay “Koke” Anderson
Karolyn Kay “Koke” Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Las Cruces, NM. Koke was born in Ogden, Iowa, on October 15, 1934, to Frances and Freida (Appenzeller) Ballentine. She was raised on the family farm with her sister, Marilyn, and graduated from Jordan High School, where she received a nursing scholarship. She...
Rodney "Rod" and Frances "Fran" Pierce
Dec 23, 2025
Rodney “Rod” Alan Pierce and Frances “Fran” Denise (Dearing) Pierce, loving parents, have both passed away here in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rod was born in Dallas, Texas, on January 4, 1950, and passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Fran was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 20, 1949, and passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Rod passed...
Antonio Perez
Dec 21, 2025
Antonio Perez nació en Fresnillo, Zacatecas, México el 11 de mayo de 1942 y entro al reino de nuestro Señor el día 21 de diciembre del 2025 en Las Cruces, Nuevo México. Siendo sus padres el Sr. Manuel Perez y la Sra. Juana Félix. Antonio se unió en matrimonio con su esposa Anastacia Carrillo en 1965 en Calera de Víctor...
Robert Gene Lofgren
Dec 20, 2025
Robert Gene Lofgren was called home on December 20, 2025, after a long decline with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on February 18, 1932, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to William Eric Lofgren and Olga Augusta Paulson, he was the seventh of nine children.
After High School he joined the Navy in 1950. He took pride that he served his country and was he stationed...
Albert "Al" Lonnie Lambeth
Dec 20, 2025
Albert “Al” Lonnie Lambeth, 85, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with loved ones by his side. Born on January 4, 1940, in Edgewood, New Mexico, Albert lived a full and dedicated life marked by service, hard work, and an unwavering love for family and community.
A proud veteran, Albert served in the U.S. Navy...
Anthony Herrera Ramirez
Dec 20, 2025
Anthony H “Tony” Ramirez, 71, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2025.
Tony spent many years working in construction, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. He later enjoyed a well-earned retirement from the Las Cruces Public Schools, a chapter of life he truly embraced.
Above all else, Tony’s greatest joy was his family—especially...
Leslie Blake Stephens
Dec 18, 2025
Leslie Blake Stephens, 65
“Do you remember Leslie? Well, she's dead.” -Leslie Stephens
Leslie Stephens passed from this world on December 18, 2025 surrounded by good stories and bad jokes. Those who knew and loved Leslie will remember fondly her penchant for tongue-in-cheek humor, love of estate sales and fierce independence.
Leslie was born in Madison, WI on November 6, 1960 to Bradley...
Travis Ray Brown
Dec 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Travis Ray Brown on December 17, 2025, following his heroic battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Travis was born on September 17, 1950 in Levelland TX, to John William Brown and Helen Ruth Brown (Wilton). Travis was a dedicated and loving husband to his wife Patricia, and father to his four children...
Michael John Wilson
Dec 17, 2025
Michael John Wilson
Mike died unexpectedly on December 17th, 2025, at his residence. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death and will miss his laughter, smile and his ability to tell a good story.
Mike was born in Minnesota on July 5th, 1946. His first jobs were as a caddie, grounds crew worker and kitchen staff at Minnesota Valley Country...
Lila Ziegler
Dec 16, 2025
Lila Brandt Ziegler
When Lila Ziegler was presented with numerical information, she would shrug and invariably say, “I was never good at math.” But she aced the ultimate statistics test by living a full life until just a few days before her 101st birthday, beating the odds of the medical predictions — as well as her own — for her longevity.
Born...
Gayla Mae Loman
Dec 15, 2025
Gayla Mae (Siemers) Loman, 80, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 16, 1945, in Bellingham, Washington, she was the daughter of Carl and Nancy Siemers. Gayla grew up in Evansville, Indiana, where she developed a lifelong passion for adventure always seeking new experiences with courage and enthusiasm.
In...
Jesse Mateo Martinez
Dec 13, 2025
Jesse Martinez, 89, born in Hatch, NM on September 21, 1936, passed away in his home on December 13, 2025. He was lovingly surrounded by family and friends as he passed. Jesse is survived by his wife of 69 years Mary Lee Martinez, his daughters, Trish Hoover (Gary Hoover) and Cora Chavez, his grandchildren, Jessica Wilson, Christine Rodriguez (Eddie Rodriguez),...
Leonard Nelson
Dec 12, 2025
DR. LEONARD D. NELSON, D.D.S.
October 29, 1942-December 12, 2025
Dr. Leonard D. Nelson, D.D.S. passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. He was a true New Mexican. Born in Albuquerque, he grew up in Las Cruces, graduated from Las Cruces High School, married a New Mexican and raised his family in the Mesilla Valley.
Dr. Nelson was an Air Force veteran, graduating...
Bette Anne Dell'Osa
Dec 9, 2025
Bette Anne Dell’Osa passed away on December 9, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 93. She was born Bette Anne Rivera on May 25, 1932, in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, the daughter of Amalia “Molly” DeLuna and Amos Rivera. Orphaned before her first birthday, Bette was raised in a modest home in Trinidad, Colorado, by...
Joe Robert Florez
Dec 9, 2025
Joe Robert Florez
March 20, 1946 – December 9, 2025
Robert Joe Florez, 79, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1946, in Pecos, Texas, to Ruben Florez and Faye Chavira.
Robert grew up in Pecos Texas and attended Jesuit Catholic School. He later attended the Arizona Automotive...
Oscar Juan Sauceda
Dec 7, 2025
Oscar Juan Sauceda, 61, entered eternal rest on December 7, 2025. Born on August 14, 1964 to Victoria and Oscar Sauceda, he was the eldest of five siblings: Benjamin Sauceda, Danita Felix (Jesus), and Pamela Molina (Felipe), Ralph Sauceda (Zulema) all of Vado, NM.
On May 20, 1988, Oscar married the love of his life, Lydia, and together they shared 37...
Colleen Louise Bastidos
Dec 6, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude for her life, we share that Colleen Bastidos, entered into the presence of the Lord after courageously facing cancer. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on December 6, 2025. After 76 years of adventures, Colleen has taken the ultimate road trip.
Colleen was born on March 30, 1949 to Kenneth...
Roger Krenek
Dec 5, 2025
Roger Krenek died peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, at the age of 86.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife Carol and is survived by his sons Craig Krenek and Karl Krenek. He has two grandchildren, Kaylynn and Connor. Roger was born in Illinois to Margaret and Walter Krenek.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Ripon...
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